convulsing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of convulsingnext
as in tremor

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convulsing

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verb

present participle of convulse
as in shaking
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements convulsing with silent laughter as the inept pianist blithely played on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsing
  1. tremor
  2. shaking
  3. agitation
  4. quake
  5. wobble
  6. jolt
  7. vibrating
  8. tremble
Noun
  • In the past century, the region has recorded 24 earthquakes of magnitude 7 or larger within 250 kilometers of Tuesday's tremor, including a magnitude 7.9 quake in 1950.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Some particularly harmful oils include: Tea Tree oil: Causes lethargy, tremors, and ataxia.
    Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of tremor
Verb
  • Venus in Aquarius, in the meantime, is shaking things up in your third house of communication, sparking some strange conversations with siblings, close friends or perhaps over social media.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of shaking
Noun
  • Then create an email outline showing exactly where to position the problem, agitation, and solution sections for maximum impact.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Less common side effects are agitation, fatigue, mood swings, nightmares, skin irritation, and heart palpitations.21 Interactions: There are quite a few potential medication interactions with melatonin.
    Willow Jarosh, MS, RD, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of agitation
Noun
  • That quake likely registered between a magnitude 8.5 and 9.0 and leveled Lisbon.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The quake was also the 12th strongest earthquake recorded in the state since 1906.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of quake
Noun
  • However, if there’s some wobble in performance by either goaltender, Bowman might look at some veteran options on expiring contracts.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
  • There are times when Shrinking wobbles in that effort; its cast of comedic actors are tasked with playing people who are a little much, which means their acting is often a little much.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of wobble
Noun
  • Murray was acquired by New Orleans over the offseason to give this team another jolt in the backcourt.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Willis could be just the jolt Green Bay’s inept red zone off needs.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of jolt
Verb
  • Together, their inversion of Afro-Portuguese rhythms fill the mind with images of sweltering deserts, humid forests, and of course, the vibrating walls of the club, morphing and expanding ever outward into something new.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.
    Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of vibrating
Noun
  • Valeria leaves guard duties to Ellen, a grandmother with a constant tremble in her hands from her MS.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Kaleena knew her fate before it was announced, teary-eyed and emotional as Kish, with a tremble in her voice, asked her and Alisha to pack their knives and go.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Definition of tremble
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